My Pope Philippines - April - May 2020

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***Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, The April 2020 issue was cancelled and it was combined with the May 2020 issue. ***

Growing up in the suburbs where lush trees and farm animals are a common sight, I have always considered nature as my second home. Of course, my family’s way of living is another reason. Ever since I was a kid, my parents have always made sure that we’d have the time to go out of town and visit different parts of the country. Both Mom and Dad are environmentalists, and it only occurred to me when I was already a college student that maybe they raised us the way they did because they wanted to instill in us the value of meeting people and being one with nature.
Now that we’re facing a crisis like the COVID -19 pandemic, I can’t help but feel uneasy. More than the fact that my “second home” was taken out of my reach, I have also realized an ugly truth: Many of us have become too caught up with our lives that we’ve taken for granted the real value of human interaction and the environment.
This realization makes this month’s Travel Issue all the more important. Here, we feature stories that will not just feed your wanderlust, but will also take you back to your roots and let you see the real value of humanity and nature.
Like nature itself, this month’s issue has a lot of exciting stories to feed your soul and awaken your love for Mother Earth. There is still so many people to meet and places to see and experience, so go on an adventure with My Pope and be inspired to live life to the fullest!

My Pope Philippines Magazine Description:

My Pope Philippines is an adapted English version of Italian magazine, Il Mio Papa, dedicated entirely to Pope Francis. Every month, My Pope describes the life of the Holy Father, an emotional ride of meetings, words, and simple gestures of his daily life that highlight the important message of change that permeates his pontificate.
At least 65% of the content is international and 35% is created by the local editorial team in the Philippines to feature stories highlighting the encouraging developments in the lives of Filipinos, whose values and actions reflect those that the Pope stands for, with sections on good news, inspiring stories, traditions, arts and crafts and everyday heroes.